India news: Exit polls out in key state elections
Key takeaways
- Projections suggest mixed outcomes in West Bengal, Kerala, Assam, Puducherry and Tamil Nadu.
- 04/30/2026April 30, 2026Projections in Assam, Kerala, Tamil Nadu and PuducherryIn the northeastern state of Assam, forecasts show the BJP retaining power for a third consecutive term.
- In the southern state of Kerala, a power shift could be in the making as all polls unanimously predict the Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) emerging victorious.
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Projections suggest mixed outcomes in West Bengal, Kerala, Assam, Puducherry and Tamil Nadu. Narendra Modi's BJP is trying to make inroads in three states where it has never held power. Follow DW.
https://p.dw.com/p/5D2jp Modi's BJP is seeking to bolster its dominance across the country Image: Debajyoti Chakraborty/Nur Photo/picture alliance Advertisement Skip next section What you need to know What you need to know The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) could retain power in Assam and Puducherry, exit polls say West Bengal predictions show mixed outcomes for TMC and BJP Congress-led UDF shown to sweep Kerala Underdog TVK, under actor-turned-politician Vijay, is expected to make a mark in Tamil Nadu Here are the latest developments from India on Thursday, April 30
04/30/2026April 30, 2026Projections in Assam, Kerala, Tamil Nadu and PuducherryIn the northeastern state of Assam, forecasts show the BJP retaining power for a third consecutive term. Four polls show the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance crossing the majority mark in the 126-seat state legislature.